Middleby Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
Middleby's CEO is Tim FitzGerald, appointed in Feb 2019, has a tenure of 7.25 years. total yearly compensation is $8.21M, comprised of 11.9% salary and 88.1% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.93% of the company’s shares, worth $60.13M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.3 years and 4.5 years respectively.
Key information
Tim FitzGerald
Chief executive officer
US$8.2m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 11.88% |
| CEO tenure | 7.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.9% |
| Management average tenure | 5.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4.5yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
MIDD: Core CFS Focus And Spinoffs Will Reshape Future Earnings Profile
Analysts have lifted the price target on Middleby by $18.38 to $185.25, reflecting updated views on fair value, revenue growth, and profitability after recent research that highlights the impact of the Residential Kitchen spinoff along with a sharper focus on the core CFS business. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Middleby has focused on how the Residential Kitchen spinoff and renewed emphasis on the core CFS business could influence valuation, execution, and growth expectations.
MIDD: Refocused CFS Business And Traffic Recovery Hopes Will Shape Outlook
Narrative Update on Middleby The updated analyst price target for Middleby moves from about $140 to roughly $152. Analysts point to refreshed models around the Residential Kitchen spinoff, a sharper focus on the core CFS business, and expectations for recovering traffic and potential replacement demand as key supports for the new figure.
MIDD: CFS Refocus And Residential Spinoff Are Expected To Unlock Upside
Narrative Update on Middleby Middleby's analyst price target holds steady at $203, as analysts point to the planned Residential Kitchen spinoff, renewed focus on the core CFS business, and updated traffic and replacement cycle assumptions as key supports for their valuation framework. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a cluster of bullish analysts sharpening their views on Middleby, with several price targets moving higher and fresh coverage citing specific company level catalysts rather than broad market themes.MIDD: CFS Refocus And Residential Spinoff Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have lifted Middleby's consensus price target to $203 from $187, highlighting recent price target increases from multiple firms. They argue that the upcoming Residential Kitchen spinoff, a clearer focus on the core CFS business, and expectations for steadier industry trends together support this higher valuation anchor.MIDD: Crown Jewel CFS Refocus And Buybacks Will Drive Future Upside
Narrative Update on Middleby The analyst price target for Middleby is now set at $203, a $2 adjustment that reflects updated assumptions on growth, profitability and P/E multiples as analysts factor in recent research pointing to renewed focus on the core CFS business following the Residential Kitchen spinoff. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a series of upward price target revisions on Middleby, with the current $203 target sitting above prior marks of $187, $180 and $175.MIDD: Higher Margin Assumptions Will Drive A Cautious Outlook Ahead
Analysts have lifted their price target on Middleby by $15 to $140, citing updated views on fair value, profit margins and future P/E assumptions reflected in recent research. Analyst Commentary Analysts highlighting the latest research point to a recalibration of fair value, with the new US$140 price target built on updated margin assumptions and P/E inputs.MIDD: Mixed Research Views Will Shape Fairly Valued Yet Cautious Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Middleby to $166.88 from $164.25. This change reflects updated price targets and recent research that reassesses the company’s risk profile and future P/E assumptions.Estimating The Fair Value Of The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD)
Feb 03
MIDD: Residential Review And Buybacks Will Shape Constructive Yet Cautious Outlook
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Middleby by about US$5 to roughly US$164, citing updated views on discount rates, profit margins and forward P/E. This follows recent Street research that reflects mixed but generally constructive revisions to price targets after the latest quarterly update and ongoing review of the Residential Kitchen business.Middleby Making Smarter Moves, But Weak Industry Demand Is A Significant Overhang
Jan 15MIDD: Residential Kitchen Review Will Drive A Cautious Outlook Ahead
Narrative Update on Middleby Analysts have trimmed their targets on Middleby slightly, with recent moves such as Barclays cutting its target to US$168 from US$180 and Canaccord adjusting to US$171 from US$175. These changes reflect updated views on discount rates, growth assumptions, margins, and the ongoing review of the Residential Kitchen business.Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD)?
Jan 07MIDD: Residential Kitchen Review And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Forward Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Middleby by a mid single digit percentage to reflect slightly lower future earnings multiples and modestly higher discounting assumptions. They continue to cite a solid Q3 beat, a strategic review of the Residential Kitchen business and improving machinery inventories as support for a still constructive outlook.Revenues Not Telling The Story For The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD) After Shares Rise 26%
Dec 18MIDD: Residential Kitchen Review Will Unlock Higher Margin Upside
The analyst price target for Middleby has inched higher to approximately $159 from about $157, as analysts factor in modestly stronger long term revenue growth and a notable uplift in expected profit margins, even as they temper future valuation multiples following recent target revisions and the ongoing review of the Residential Kitchen business. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that, despite recent target trims, the balance of research remains constructive on Middleby, with price objectives that sit comfortably above the current trading range and imply continued upside as execution improves.MIDD: Improving Inventory Trends Will Drive Outperformance Versus Industry Laggards
The analyst price target for Middleby has been raised to $180 from $165, a $15 increase. This change reflects analysts' optimism driven by improved inventory trends and opportunities among lagging peers.Automation And IoT Will Transform Future Kitchen Operations
Middleby’s analyst price target has increased from $153.38 to $157.13, as analysts cite new Buy ratings and ongoing confidence in the company, even with recent sector challenges. Analyst Commentary Analyst opinions on Middleby reflect both optimism around the company’s fundamentals and caution due to macroeconomic and sector-specific headwinds.Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Sep 08Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD)
Aug 11Automation And IoT Will Transform Future Kitchen Operations
Middleby's consensus price target has been revised downward to $153, primarily reflecting a notable drop in net profit margin and an increase in future P/E valuation. What's in the News Repurchased 3,100,000 shares (5.78%) for $448.9 million between March 30 and July 31, completing 11.91% of the buyback program initiated in 2017.Investors Appear Satisfied With The Middleby Corporation's (NASDAQ:MIDD) Prospects
Jul 29Is It Too Late To Consider Buying The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD)?
Jul 16A Look At The Fair Value Of The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD)
Jun 17Middleby - Spinning Off Food Processing Is A Good Start, But There's More To Do
Mar 12The Middleby Corporation: If You Can't Stand The Heat, Stay Out Of The Kitchen
Jan 08The Middleby Corporation: Organic Growth In The CF Segment Continues To Be Poor
Nov 02
Innovations And Market Expansion Set To Propel Growth In The Food Industry
Middleby's expansion into new segments like beverage and ice, alongside technology innovations in automation and IoT, points to potential revenue growth and market share expansion.Middleby: Rating Upgrade To Neutral Given Recent Results And Macro Developments
Aug 16The Middleby Corporation: Rating Downgrade On Potential FY24 EBITDA Miss
Jun 14The Middleby Corporation: Continued Growth And Cheap Stock Should Lead The Way Higher
Apr 01CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 03 2026 | US$8m | US$975k | US$367m |
| Sep 27 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$202m |
| Jun 28 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$425m |
| Mar 29 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$434m |
| Dec 28 2024 | US$8m | US$975k | US$421m |
| Sep 28 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$392m |
| Jun 29 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$387m |
| Mar 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$388m |
| Dec 30 2023 | US$8m | US$975k | US$413m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$458m |
| Jul 01 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$454m |
| Apr 01 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$450m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$9m | US$975k | US$437m |
| Oct 01 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$406m |
| Jul 02 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$478m |
| Apr 02 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$485m |
| Jan 01 2022 | US$9m | US$975k | US$488m |
| Oct 02 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$438m |
| Jul 03 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$322m |
| Apr 03 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$223m |
| Jan 02 2021 | US$5m | US$975k | US$207m |
| Sep 26 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$264m |
| Jun 27 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$286m |
| Mar 28 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$357m |
| Dec 28 2019 | US$7m | US$975k | US$352m |
Compensation vs Market: Tim's total compensation ($USD8.21M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD8.73M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Tim's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Tim FitzGerald (55 yo)
7.3yrs
Tenure
US$8,207,849
Compensation
Mr. Timothy J. FitzGerald, also known as Tim, is Independent Non-Employee Director of Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. from April 2021. Mr. FitzGerald has been Chief Executive Officer and Director since Febr...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 7.3yrs | US$8.21m | 0.93% $ 60.1m | |
| Chief Technology & Operations Officer | 5.3yrs | US$3.58m | 0.11% $ 7.0m | |
| Chief Commercial Officer | 5.3yrs | US$3.58m | 0.10% $ 6.7m | |
| Chief Development Officer | 3yrs | US$2.07m | 0.082% $ 5.3m | |
| CFO & Chief Accounting Officer | 3yrs | no data | 0.039% $ 2.5m | |
| General Counsel & Secretary | no data | no data | no data | |
| Director of Corporate Communications | no data | no data | no data | |
| Group President of business operations in Asia | 5.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| SVP of Investor Strategy & Corporate Development | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| President Food Processing Group | no data | US$583.49k | no data | |
| VP of Supply Chain & Group President of Houno A/S | 17.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| President of Carter-Hoffmann LLC | 18.9yrs | no data | no data |
5.3yrs
Average Tenure
54.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: MIDD's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 7.3yrs | US$8.21m | 0.93% $ 60.1m | |
| Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board | 21yrs | US$307.64k | 0.091% $ 5.9m | |
| Independent Director | 10.5yrs | US$307.64k | 0.021% $ 1.3m | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 1.3yrs | US$282.64k | 7.25% $ 469.3m | |
| Independent Director | 12.5yrs | US$302.02k | 0.015% $ 1.0m | |
| Independent Director | 6.8yrs | US$282.64k | 0.054% $ 3.5m | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 2.3yrs | US$307.64k | 0.0091% $ 589.8k | |
| Independent Director | 9yrs | US$287.64k | 0.028% $ 1.8m | |
| Independent Director | 1.3yrs | US$282.64k | 0.0024% $ 154.1k | |
| Independent Director | 2.3yrs | US$287.64k | 0.0048% $ 312.1k |
4.5yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: MIDD's board of directors are considered experienced (4.5 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/05/04 12:34 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/01/03 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/03 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Financials | 10 years |
| |
| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
|
|
| Market Prices | 30 years |
| |
| Ownership | 10 years |
| |
| Management | 10 years |
| |
| Key Developments | 10 years |
|
* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
Analysis Model and Snowflake
Details of the analysis model used to generate this report is available on our Github page, we also have guides on how to use our reports and tutorials on Youtube.
Learn about the world class team who designed and built the Simply Wall St analysis model.
Industry and Sector Metrics
Our industry and section metrics are calculated every 6 hours by Simply Wall St, details of our process are available on Github.
Analyst Sources
The Middleby Corporation is covered by 22 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Mircea Dobre | Baird |
| Adam Seiden | Barclays |
| Joel Tiss | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |